A remote cabin, standing in for the place where a reunion is held but a friend is no longer invited.
Advice for Life

Friend Is No Longer Invited to Annual Gathering

Five years of obnoxious behavior is enough

By R. Eric Thomas | April 3, 2026
Livin' It book cover
Books

‘Livin’ It’: A Bad Kid Defies the Odds

From the Philly Streets to a Memoir and Meaningful Retirement

By Michael Perzel | March 31, 2026
grandma and granddaughter on a laptop, perhaps doing puzzles like the Jumble Classic and for kids. Image by Monkey Business Images
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Word Play and New Stores

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 30, 2026
Wedding ceremony setting outdoors. Sean Pavone. Because she strongly disagrees with her brother’s political choices, she’s tempted to skip her niece’s wedding. Advice columnist Eric Thomas weighs in.
Advice for Life

Should She Skip the Wedding Over Political Choices?

‘I miss the fun times when politics were not involved’

By R. Eric Thomas | March 27, 2026
MRI of a brain with a tumor. A friendship was over after a friend wouldn't help.
Advice for Life

The Friendship Was Over

From ‘I’ll be with you’ to ‘I can’t get up that early’

By R. Eric Thomas | March 20, 2026
granddad and grandson on a laptop, perhaps playing a puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Honey and Farms

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 16, 2026
A father and adult son chatting outside, for article on a son frustrated with his dad and silly questions. Image by Monkey Business Images.
Advice for Life

Frustrated with Dad’s Silly Questions

Dad could simply look the answers up online

By R. Eric Thomas | March 13, 2026
Yellowstone Lake view from Stormy Point at Yellowstone National Park - Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas

Take a Hike! To Yellowstone National Park

A mellow hike at America’s oldest national park

By Nick Thomas | March 11, 2026
Monet's garden in Giverney, France. By Janeykay2007. Used with humorous essay on minimalist art and Monet
From Our Readers

Pulling No Punches on Minimalist Art and Monet

A reader weighs in on his day of culture

By Jimmy R. Coleman | March 10, 2026
Mean old lady looks sourly at the camera: mother-in-law issues. By Alberto Jorrin Rodriguez
Advice for Life

Mother-in-Law Issues Continue

Even after more than 30 years of marriage

By R. Eric Thomas | March 6, 2026

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